Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

By Richard Mirgon

Recently there was an article titled “LMR remains most reliable technology for public-safety communications,” written by the executive director of the Forestry Conservation Communications Association (“FCCA”). To some extent there are some truths to that, but it is not an absolute. Indeed, it is far from it.

SOURCE: Urgent Communications

DATE: March 24, 2024

There were some assertions in the article that I believe need correcting. To begin with, the statement that “The initial plan for the broadband network was to have it controlled and operated by public-safety entities, although they could award contracts to suppliers, as needed” is incorrect.

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